Source: pib
Context: The Global Engagement Scheme was recently discussed in the Lok Sabha, where the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, provided details about its implementation, including the participation of artists from Maharashtra in international cultural festivals.
About Global Engagement Scheme
What is the Global Engagement Scheme?
The Global Engagement Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Culture, aims to promote India’s diverse cultural heritage on the global stage and foster international cultural collaborations.
Nodal Ministry- Ministry of Culture, Government of India
Key Features of the Scheme
- Promoting Cultural Heritage: Showcases India’s rich cultural diversity, including folk, classical, and contemporary art forms.
- Strengthening Bilateral Cultural Ties: Encourages collaboration with foreign nations to enhance India’s cultural outreach.
- Festival of India (FOI): Empanelled Indian artists perform abroad in cultural festivals organized by Indian Missions.
- Covers folk music, dance, puppetry, theatre, classical music, experimental dance, etc.
- Government funds travel and performances of selected artists.
- Grant-in-Aid for Indo-Foreign Friendship Societies: Financial support to cultural societies fostering Indo-foreign cultural exchange.
